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‘Star Wars’ Comics Are Returning To Dark Horse
For nearly two and a half decades, Dark Horse published Star Wars comic books starting with Dark Empire in 1991 and ending in 2014 with Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir, the only title from that era that remained part of the new canon when Disney purchased Lucasfilm. The rest of the Dark Horse Star Wars comics were rebranded to Star Wars Legends. Since 2015, Star Wars comics left Dark Horse, returning to Marvel (Marvel Star Wars originally ran from 1978-1986), and teaming up with IDW Comics for their all-ages titles.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Has Retconned 'Star Wars Rebels' Series Finale Affecting Ezra & Thrawn
Star Wars: Rebels gave fans a pleasant surprise when they re-introduced the fan-favorite character Grand Admiral Thrawn back into canon during Season 3. Thrawn was originally created by Timothy Zahn for his Heir to the Empire series and was a fan-favorite character, but he was thrown into Legends continuity in 2014. However, he reappeared in Rebels and kept much of his glory and infamy from the original books. He served as the major villain of the last two seasons of Rebels where he was ultimately defeated by Ezra who had them both taken to the Unknown Regions.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
A Brief History Of The Eternals
Eternals, Marvel’s latest movie in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is showing exclusively in cinemas now. There are a lot of people out there asking the question, “Who are the Eternals?” Most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies released so far have dealt with well known iconic characters and superheroes, so this question is no real surprise. With that in mind, let’s look at how the Eternals came into being within Marvel Comics. Like a lot of Marvel Comics characters, this all harks back to the vision of Jack Kirby. He had to go round the houses to create what he wanted, and it was certainly worth the wait.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Geeks
‘Star Wars Rebels’ Is the Best Animated Series And Here's Why
There are a lot of opinions out there as to which Star Wars TV show is the best. And with more and more new Star Wars series coming out on Disney+, that list of series just keeps growing. But two of the most iconic series in the Star Wars universe are The Clone Wars and the Star Wars Rebels, both of which are animated. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. And while there are fans who prefer one over the other, it can't be denied that both shows add depth to the Star Wars universe. However, while The Clone Wars is perfect for showcasing the events that happen before Anakin's turn to the dark side, Star Wars Rebels is ideal for telling the story of the world after the Empire takes over. And it does it brilliantly. Here are a few reasons why Star Wars Rebels is the best Star Wars series.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
The 10 Saddest Quotes From The Prequel Movies
As with all of Star Wars content, the Star Wars prequel trilogy runs the gamut from happy moments to sad moments, exciting moments of high drama and action to quieter, more intimate moments, and funny moments to more serious moments. It is the diversity of "moments" that Star Wars excels at, unlike any other franchise. This article will highlight some saddest moments of the prequel trilogy, using the quotes associated with them.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
'Secrets of the Sith' Retcons The Rule Of Two...Again
"Two there should be. No more, no less. One to embody power, the other to crave it." The Rule of Two came about millennia ago in the galaxy far, far away during the tumultuous time of the Jedi-Sith War. The Sith were decimated by the Jedi, mostly as a result of their own infighting. The sole survivor Darth Bane realized that the Sith’s never-ending hunger for power led to internal struggles, weakening them, and thus allowing the Jedi to defeat them. He decided to establish the Rule of Two, which states that only two Sith Lords, a master, and an apprentice, could exist at any given time. For a long time, the main reason behind this rule is to prevent the Sith from destroying each other from within. However, the newly released Secrets of the Sith may have added more insight to this long-held Sith philosophy.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Theory: Darth Vader Built His Mustafar Castle To Rid Himself of Padme, Not Resurrect Her
Fortress Vader, the imposing castle of the iconic villain, makes for a striking image when it is first seen in Rogue One. Rising from a volcanic ridgeline on the surface of Mustafar, the fortress was rarely visited by anyone save Vader himself. Those who did dare enter the sanctum of the dark lord rarely left.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Disney World's Star Wars: Rise Of The Resistance Ride Becomes A Victim Of Lawsuit
Walt Disney’s newest and most popular Star Wars themed ride and most popular ride is pulling the House of Mouse into yet another lawsuit. According to Florida Politics, a former Universal executive is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for unspecified damages because of the technology used in Disney’s new ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. The executive, Louis Alfieri, is mostly known for being the former Universal creative director for Orlando’s Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. Now he is the chief creative officer for the New York-based Raven Sun Creative.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Video Shared Online Tries To Show A Scientifically Accurate Death Star
The relationship between Star Wars and science is, shall we say, “complicated” and it has been so for more than 40 years. George Lucas and his crew created the visuals and sounds of the saga primarily from a storytelling point of view and not necessarily with scientific accuracy in mind, leading to things like sound in space, big fiery explosions when there is no oxygen or laser cannons that make the iconic pew pew when triggered. To loosely quote Han Solo, “This is not how science works.” A YouTuber from Canada has recently posted a video on his channel, depicting what the firing of the superlaser of the second Death Star would have looked like if the Empire's most impressive weapon had been equipped with more scientific accurate lasers. The result would have been devastating for the Rebels.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Tom Hanks Jokes About Marvel's Apparent Lack Of Interest In Him
There is no denying it, Tom Hanks is a Hollywood icon. From his humble beginnings in Mazes and Monsters to his comedic work on films like Splash, Big, and Turner & Hooch to more dramatic turns in Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, and Apollo 13, Tom Hanks has become engraved within our pop culture consciousness. He has become a fan favorite among many movie-goers, Generations have heard of him.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Kathleen Kennedy Reportedly Renews Contract With Lucasfilm For 3 More Years
Months before the Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm, George Lucas asked long-time friend Kathleen Kennedy if she would be interested in taking over for him once he retires. On the horizon was a slew of new Star Wars and Indiana Jones projects. After some trepidation, she accepted. Nine years later, we have gotten five Star Wars films, several animated shows, one highly successful live-action series, with a load more coming, and a fifth Indiana Jones film in production.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
'Ahsoka' Series Reportedly Casts Its Sabine Wren
One of the most anticipated Disney+ series is the return of Ahsoka Tano in live action. It is said that she may reunite with various characters from her animated history. After much rumors and speculation it seems that the Ahsoka Disney+ series will finally have its Sabine Wren. According to Deadline, this famous animated character is about to make the jump to live action, and she will be played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo. This will be a fun addition to this show and another addition to the growing cast of animated characters coming to live action in the new Star Wars era of Disney+.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism